Strategic Programme Planner and Operations Manager

6 days ago


Bury, Borough of Bury, United Kingdom JD Group Full time

The JD Group is seeking a motivated and experienced Programme Planning and PMO Manager to support the Finance Transformation programme. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up and managing the PMO for the Discovery phase, including establishing standards, planning workshops, and tracking outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include developing the integrated programme plan, delivering a planning tool and standards, and managing the RAID log. Additionally, the candidate will establish and coordinate programme governance routines and templates, and review and provide input to project plans to ensure they meet the programme's rigour requirements.

The ideal candidate will have excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge opinions. They will also have a strong bias for delivery and be able to translate discussions and ideas into actions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop the integrated programme plan
  • Deliver a planning tool and standards
  • Manage the RAID log
  • Establish and coordinate programme governance routines and templates
  • Review and provide input to project plans

Requirements:

  • Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to influence and challenge opinions
  • Strong bias for delivery
  • Ability to translate discussions and ideas into actions


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